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Include every party guest in the fun and festivity by whipping up any of these tempting non-alcoholic drink recipes!

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Non-Alcoholic Drinks To Love!

Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, a baby shower, or just want a fun drink to enjoy on a warm afternoon, these non-alcoholic drinks are sure to please! From summer punch and homemade lemonade to creamy hot chocolate, there’s something here for everyone, even kids! I love having a few of these recipes ready for family parties or Sunday dinners; it makes things feel extra special without any added fuss.

Browse through these refreshing drink ideas and find your new favorite. Each recipe is easy, colorful, and guaranteed to make any moment feel a little more fun!

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Top 10 Most Loved Non Alcoholic Drinks

These top-rated recipes are a must-try and ensure that everyone, young and old, can raise a glass.

1 Mint Julep Recipe

Mint Julep Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ready in minutes, this copycat non-alcoholic mint julep captures the magic of Disneyland in one refreshing drink!
5 from 19 votes
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2 Pink Punch Recipe

Pink Punch Recipe
Total Time: 3 minutes
Our all time favorite Pink Punch is a fruity, bubbly party drink perfect for baby showers, holidays, and gatherings.
4.99 from 316 votes
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3 Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe

Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Delicious recipe for Sonic’s Cherry Limeade – tastes just like it! Ingredients include 7-Up, cherries, a lime, and maraschino syrup!
5 from 78 votes
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4 Shirley Temple Recipe

Shirley temple drink image with straws, ice and cherries in the cups.
Shirley Temple Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
The Shirley Temple drink is a fun, fizzy, and kid-friendly classic made with Sprite, grenadine, and cherries for a party punch everyone loves!
5 from 12 votes
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5 Ocean Water Recipe

Ocean Water Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Fizzy coconut Ocean Water is easy and refreshing! This copycat Sonic drink is perfect for parties or a hot, summer day.
4.94 from 46 votes
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6 Homemade Lemonade Recipe

Homemade Lemonade Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
Refreshing homemade lemonade is made with a simple syrup for the perfect sweet-to-tart ratio. It is perfect for warm summer days, or any day!
5 from 28 votes
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7 Butterbeer Recipe

Butterbeer Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
This butterbeer recipe is a rich, delicious chilled drink with butterscotch flavoring. It's alcohol-free and perfect for sharing!
5 from 86 votes
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8 Horchata Recipe

Horchata Recipe
Total Time: 12 hours 10 minutes
This horchata recipe is a refreshing, cinnamon-flavored Mexican drink filled with flavor! It's festive and perfect for any occasion.
5 from 33 votes
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9 Watermelon Juice Recipe

Watermelon Juice Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Delicious and refreshing watermelon juice is a favorite drink in the summertime! It takes minutes to make and is perfect for fruit lovers.
4.95 from 35 votes
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10 Hot Chocolate Recipe

Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Whip up this homemade hot chocolate recipe to have on hand all season long – quick, easy, delicious, and perfectly giftable!
5 from 6 votes
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Looking for more? This collection of diverse drink recipes offers something for every taste and occasion. You’ll find a new favorite no matter the season.

11 Blue Punch Recipe

Blue punch recipe poured into glasses with ice and straws.
Blue Punch Recipe
This easy Blue Punch Recipe is a refreshing 3 ingredient party drink made with Hawaiian blue punch, white grape juice, and Sprite or 7UP.
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12 4th of July Punch Recipe

4th of July Punch Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
This layered Patriotic drink is pure magic! It's not difficult to make, all it takes is Hawaiian Punch, blue Gatorade, and sprite zero.
4.43 from 7 votes
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13 Pumpkin Juice

A glass of pumpkin juice with a cinnamon stick in it and apple slice.
Pumpkin Juice
Total Time: 5 minutes
Pumpkin juice, the iconic wizarding world beverage, can be served chilled or heated for a bit of autumn magic in every sip!
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14 Witches Brew Recipe

Witches Brew Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Fun & festive lime-flavored witches brew uses only a few ingredients and takes minutes to make!! It is perfect for any party or celebration.
5 from 31 votes
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15 Kool Aid Ice Recipe

Kool Aid Ice Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Simple & Tasty Kool Aid Ice is perfectly festive for the kids to enjoy at parties or to make any day magical!!
5 from 5 votes
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16 Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Frozen strawberry lemonade takes minutes to make. With a pop of pineapple, it's a refreshingly tasty summertime drink!
4.63 from 8 votes
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17 Ghoul-Aid Recipe

Ghoul-Aid Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ghoul-Aid recipe is perfect for Halloween! Just mix and enjoy this spooky Orange & grape kool-aid concoction. 
5 from 9 votes
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18 Simple Eggnog Recipe

Simple Eggnog Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
This creamy, rich, and easy eggnog recipe is the BEST holiday drink – perfect for all of your holiday parties!
5 from 23 votes
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19 Halloween Punch Recipe

Halloween Punch Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
This sweet & fizzy orange sherbet punch is one of our all-time favorite Halloween drinks!! It is a perfectly festive Halloween punch!
4.86 from 21 votes
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20 Slushy Punch Recipe

Slushy Punch Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Slushy punch is fruity and fizzy and perfect for any occasion. Adding wax fangs make it a Halloween must!
5 from 5 votes
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21 Holiday Fruit Punch

Holiday punch in two glass cups on table.
Holiday Fruit Punch
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
This fruity and festive holiday punch recipe is full of flavor and pizzazz for a delicious cranberry-citrus drink everyone can enjoy!
5 from 88 votes
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22 Caramel Apple Cider

Caramel Apple Cider
Total Time: 25 minutes
All the best fall flavors come together in this homemade caramel apple cider drink that's perfect for fall and holiday get-togethers.
5 from 17 votes
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23 Wassail Recipe

Homemade wassail recipe poured into glass with cinnamon sticks, apples and oranges.
Wassail Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
This Easy Wassail Recipe is cozy, spiced, and perfect for the holidays with apple cider, cinnamon, and orange flavor in every sip.
5 from 12 votes
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24 Best Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

Best Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This best strawberry lemonade is a perfectly balanced blend of sweet strawberries and tart lemons guaranteed to brighten your day!
5 from 5 votes
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25 Peppermint Punch

Peppermint Punch
Total Time: 5 minutes
Delicious Peppermint Punch is incredibly festive, takes minutes to make, and only has 3 ingredients!!
5 from 20 votes
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26 White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Rich and creamy White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Cocoa is one of the best drink recipes you'll try this holiday season!
5 from 20 votes
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27 Apple Cider Recipe

Homemade apple cider poured into 2 cups with apples and cinnamon sticks around.
Apple Cider Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
You'll be surprised how simple it is to make this homemade apple cider recipe from scratch. It is spiced to perfection!
5 from 75 votes
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28 Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Frozen hot chocolate only takes 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make! Top it off with whipped cream and chocolate curls for a real treat.
5 from 105 votes
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29 Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe

Crockpot hot chocolate recipe poured into mug with marshmallows in it.
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Crockpot Hot Chocolate warms crowds with chocolate milk, cream, and white chocolate chips, ultra creamy, simple to set and serve for parties.
5 from 2 votes
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4 Comments

  2. Sue says:

    The mint juleep and Shirley temple are fun to make and are perfect for new years.

    Reply
  3. Joy says:

    Thank you for sharing this!! We are not drinkers, so sometimes, it’s hard finding fun drink recipes, especially for the holidays. I have tried many of yours & they are all so good!!

    Reply
  4. Olivia says:

    I love all these fun drinks to make. Such a variety of any drink you want to make for any occasion.

    Reply